1 4" sprig yields approximately 1 Tablespoon of fresh oregano. 1 Tablespoon of fresh oregano is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of dried. Therefore, 1 sprig is approximately equal to 1 teaspoon dried, so 2 sprigs = approximately 2 teaspoons of dried oregano. :)
1 teaspoon ground = 1 tablespoon fresh. Ground or dried herbs are actually stronger than their fresh counterparts.
To transition from using dried oregano to fresh oregano in your cooking, simply use three times the amount of fresh oregano compared to dried oregano. For example, if a recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, use 3 teaspoons of fresh oregano. Remember to adjust the amount based on your taste preferences.
1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram equals 6 teaspoons of fresh. when using any dried herbs, us 1/4 of the amount stated for fresh herbs.
As much as you want, - a "large" sprig could be any size, you are seeing it, not us.
There are ~68 sprigs per bunch and each bunch equals 1/2 cup chopped, so there is approx. 6.8 sprigs fresh per each teaspoon dried.
Yes, you can substitute dried oregano for fresh in a recipe, but use only one-third of the amount called for fresh oregano due to the stronger flavor of dried oregano.
You can grow oregano in pots on a patio or in a window box. It's easy to grow, but it takes about 3 months to grow plants large enough to take cuttings. You can use the leaves fresh or hang the sprigs upside down to dry in a dark, well-ventilated area. If you protect it through the winter, an oregano plant will be productive for a couple of years.
Yes, you can substitute dry oregano for fresh in a recipe, but use only one-third of the amount called for fresh oregano because dried herbs are more potent than fresh ones.
Yes, you can substitute fresh oregano for dried in a recipe. Keep in mind that fresh oregano is more potent than dried, so you may need to use less of it.
To successfully transition from using fresh oregano to dried oregano in your recipes, you can use a general rule of thumb: use one-third of the amount of dried oregano compared to fresh oregano called for in the recipe. This is because dried herbs are more concentrated in flavor than fresh herbs. Start by adding the dried oregano gradually, tasting as you go to adjust the seasoning to your preference.
According to http://www.practicallyedible.com/edible.nsf/pages/Parsley , an average-sized bunch of parsley is 2 oz (60 grams) = 1 1/2 cups chopped.
Exactly the same amount, 1:1